In this episode of Australia, Explained, we talk about the intersection between cricket and politics. Particularly, how it has and will continue to shape the Aussie identity!

Bits and pieces mentioned:

The 1868 Aboriginal Cricket Team

Former Treasurer Wayne Swan on Bodyline Ashes

Sport and Apartheid

How Steve Smith reacted to the ball tampering scandal

This week, Tania recommended an article in the Sydney Morning Herald by Waleed Aly about the ball tampering scandal. Aly discusses how sport is so ingrained in Australian national identity, it was around before we had even federated! Vanessa recommended a quick 3-min video by the ABC about the ball tampering scandal that explains why it was wrong, what the public response was and how it impacted the perception of the Australian cricket team.

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